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He’s been spending his time in what could be his retirement working on his TV show for CNBC called Jay Leno’s Garage. The show is in its fifth season. It’s a lot of fun, especially if you’re really into weird , old-school cars. He’s still a disarming interview, still charming and still quick on his feet.
By his own admission, Jay says he never got much love from critics. He got cast, more or less, as the villain in the late night battles with Letterman and Conan. He’ll open up about those late night wars in this in-depth interview.
Jay also reflects on his childhood and how that’s influenced his comedy. From sleeping in alleys on the streets of New York, to hosting The Tonight Show for decades. It’s truly a remarkable story, and we hope you’ll join us.
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- Jay Leno
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Bullseye is a celebration of the best of arts and culture in public radio form. Host Jesse Thorn sifts the wheat from the chaff to bring you in-depth interviews with the most revered and revolutionary minds in our culture.
Bullseye has been featured in Time, The New York Times, GQ and McSweeney’s, which called it “the kind of show people listen to in a more perfect world.” Since April 2013, the show has been distributed by NPR.
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